Stop Explaining Yourself: It Is A Sign of Weakness (Here's Why) | Alan Watts

We are conditioned to believe that explaining ourselves is a way to create understanding, but psychologically, it is often a sign of submission. This video explores the "Hidden Transaction" that occurs every time you rush to defend yourself, revealing why over-explaining is actually a childhood survival mechanism that drains your power. Discover why silence is the ultimate display of strength, how to use the "5-Second Rule" to invert power dynamics, and why true freedom begins the moment you become willing to let people be wrong about you. #alanwatts #Psychology #Stoicism #PersonalPower #ShadowWork #CommunicationSkills #StopExplaining